Preparation

Active

15 m

Ready In

25 m

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute. Add broth, coriander, cumin, garam masala and salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; cover and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tip: A 1- to 1½-pound bunch of kale yields 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves. When preparing kale for these recipes, remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash itallowing some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking.

Ingredient Note: Garam masala, a ground spice mixture traditionally including coriander, cumin, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves, is commonly used in Indian cooking. Find it in the specialty-spice section of large supermarkets.

Reviews 10

Great dish - add chicken for complete meal
I have never been a fan of Kale, but in this recipe it is great! I wanted a complete meal so I first diced the meat from 4 chicken thighs and cooked it in the skillet first, then continued with the recipe, just adding the ingredients to the skillet. I also added chiles. Serve over rice.
Pros: Easy, very tasty

March 04, 2014

By: charris

A keeper!
I didn't have coriander or garam masala so I added red onion sauteed in olive oil with the garlic. Served this as a side and it was a hit. Will definitely make this again!
Pros: Filling, good flavor and texture

November 20, 2013

By: EatingWell User

just a suggestion.
do not heat extra virgin olive oil...its used for salad dressing...might want to consider using regular olive oil for cooking (written on the bottle)

November 20, 2013

By: EatingWell User

just a suggestion.
do not to heat extra virgin olive oil...its used for salad dressing...might want to consider using regular olive oil for cooking (written on the bottle)

March 27, 2013

By: fdoosey

A very tasty dish!
I might add more garam masala next time, but otherwise very fragrant and satisfying. I had mine over spaghetti squash and it made a great meal.
Pros: Fairly easy to prepare, aromatic, filling

June 08, 2012

By: EatingWell User

Better with some modifications
Added garlic, onion, and grated fresh ginger in addition to cumin. Chick peas that you cook yourself improve the overall texture of the dish as well. Healthy and easy to make!
Pros: inexpensive, easy, ingredients on hand
Cons: needs more flavor

September 08, 2011

By: megan.maclean

Just OK
For me, the Indian flavours didn't really come through in this dish. It was still a very tasty way to have greens, but just not what I expected.
Served this with a baked potato with sour cream to make a complete meal.

August 27, 2011

By: govinda8

Not enough flavor
The Indian spices are nice, but with that much kale I had to add sugar and apple cider vinegar, which is the way my father always makes kale. The sweet and sour overpower the bitterness and the smoky garam masala is a nice touch. The chickpeas are good, but they don't really add much. If I made this again I'd just skip the chickpeas and use them for something else.
Pros: Good use of greens
Cons: Kale is too bitter

May 24, 2010

By: Blancacita

I measured out the spices in the recipe as per my taste and served it with a Potato Curry with Peas for a more complete vegetarian meal. I really enjoyed it and will make it again - perhaps serve it with a rice pilaf next time.